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Honor Roll!, an advocacy group for women+ playwrights over 40, is accepting nominations in five categories for the Marjorie Bicknell Honors, recognizing producers, festivals, and individuals supporting their work on the American stage.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

We need plays like Aurin Squire's “My Favorite Psychopath” to remind us that when it comes to shameless, yellow journalism, we have nobody to blame but ourselves. Squire offers us a finely-crafted portrait of digital-age journalism in all its messiness, and director Céline Rosenthal has created a truly riveting, disturbing evening of theatre which should trouble us all, long after we’ve headed home.

Karamonk is a delightful, imaginative piece of theatre that showcases Bianca Flanders' exceptional storytelling, beautiful singing voice and remarkable ability to bring an array of colourful characters to life. Clever visual presentation and intimate atmosphere.

While the US celebrates its 250th anniversary (with not much to cheer about), those bel canto specialists under Will Crutchfield at Teatro Nuovo are reveling in the 200th year since Italian opera (or at least opera in Italian) came to this country. And not a moment too soon.

Another exposure as Cleveland Heights’s Cain Park outstanding production directed by Victoria Bussert the present Director of Oberlin College’s Musical Theater program, which featured Gregg Violand, who will be featured, later this season, in Porthouse’s BRIGADOON.

What a treat to return to one of my favorite theaters. Whenever I visit Penguin Rep, I know I can expect a production that is thoughtful, engaging and impeccably staged. Their seasons are consistently filled with fresh, compelling works, making every visit a rewarding theatrical experience. 

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, BATS Improv will present the BATS Jam-a-thon, a free, community open house celebration of improvisation, creativity, and connection.

You can now check out photos from Audible Theater's Yes to the Unknown: A Night with Gloria Steinem live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Steinem appears alongside author, television producer, and friend Amy Richards.

Meg Stalter has revealed that she is 'very very sick' with Bronchitis, forcing her to miss performances in Oh, Mary! on Broadway. She also shuts down internet rumors that she was at the Comedy Cellar while missing the show.

Hollywood TV writer Stan Zimmerman will travel from Los Angeles to Amsterdam for the European premiere of Silver Foxes hosted by InPlayers during WorldPride week, with post-show Q&A sessions planned.

Broadway alum Analise Scarpaci is starring in Not My Dog, a new indie family film from director Danny LeGare. We caught up with the Mrs. Doubtfire star, who spoke about writing a new song for the project, reuniting with her Christmas Story co-star, and why she looks to Sara Bareilles as an artistic inspiration.

Kurt Elling released 'Sermonette / If It's True' on Big Shoulders Records following his run as Hermes in Hadestown. The double single pairs an original jazz vocalese with his recording of a song from the Tony Award-winning musical. Listen now!

Debut playwright Sam Beeson trained as an MMA fighter has written and will star in The Eight Faces of Ellie Morrison, a new play blending live mixed martial arts and music, running at NYC's Theatre Row and Edinburgh Fringe.

While the volleyball court may be the setting for most matchups, THIS IS A PLAY ABOUT GOD is far more concerned with the action behind the scenes when the athletes stop performing. Written by Aimee Dastin and directed by Rachel Johns, this is a world premiere produced as part of the District Fringe Festival.

We’ve Been Here Before: A One-Woman Musical will make its New York stage premiere off-Broadway this summer. Created by, written and starring Lindsey Kraft, We’ve Been Here Before is music directed by the Emmy Award nominee singer, songwriter and composer Ben Folds. We’ve Been Here Before begins performances on Tuesday, August 4 and runs through Monday, August 17 at SoHo Playhouse. The company just met the press and you can check out photos from inside the big day here.

Coinciding with her upcoming album, singer-songwriter and West End star Sydnie Christmas will be heading to the US for concerts in Philadelphia and New York.

In a candid conversation with BroadwayWorld, beloved actor Aaron Lazar discusses the progression of his ALS diagnosis and says his purpose ‘feels more exciting to me than dying.’

AI-generated tracks cost effectively nothing to produce and pennies to distribute; parked on a recognizable name, they skim streams - and royalties - from fans and algorithmic playlists alike.

Obsession took the cinematic box office by storm earlier this year, becoming one of the only movies to ever gross over $400 million against a budget of less than $1 million. This follows the success of another similarly low-budget film, Backrooms, which similarly grossed over $350 milli

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton is getting a new box set album to commemorate its tenth anniversary. Titled Rise Up! Hamilton: The Anthology, the collection arrives on September 25.

Jewels by George Balanchine will come to the Royal Danish Theatre in September. Learn more about the upcoming performances and find out how to get tickets here.

NEW TRICKS STORIES, NYC's only storytelling show featuring performers over 40, is set to make its Manhattan debut at The Huron Club at Soho Playhouse, hosted by comedian Adrianne Frost.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/16/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Blackfriars Theatre in Rochester, NY will present URINETOWN through its Summer Intensive program, featuring a cast of performers aged 16-24 pursuing careers in theatre arts.